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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

"a more affordable ownership housing opportunity for a wide range of income groups while assuring compatibility with, and maintaining the stability and quality of existing neighborhoods"The following Ordinance amends Chapter 18 of the Code of the Township of Lakewood, entitled “Unified Development Ordinance of 2005”, Article 9, entitled “Zoning Districts and Regulations”, by the addition of a New Section 18-912, entitled “Oak Street Core Residential Development” for purposes that the Oak Street Core Residential Development provisions of this Ordinance are designed to provide a more affordable ownership housing opportunity for a wide range of income groups while assuring compatibility with, and maintaining the stability and quality of existing neighborhoods, and to provide the opportunity for lower development costs and lower per-unit land costs that subsequently lower response to high-cost infill properties, and to promote a more efficient utilization of land, and to promote energy conservation. This Ordinance further outlines the

Rav Doniel Yehuda Neustadt has been appointed as the new rov of the Pine River Village Ashkenaz Shul in Lakewood, NJ. The appointment was officially made public this morning. A Few months ago Harav Boruch Saks shlita was appointed Rav of the Sefard minyan at PRV located in the same building as the Ashkenaz minyan. Rav Saks is a R''M in Yeshiva of Staten Island and was the Rav of the Agudah Zeirei minyan in Boro park for many years.

There is a power outage at Rt 9 and county line Rd in Lakewood. Stores at the Gourmet Glatt shopping plaza are out of power, some stores are closed until power is restored. The blackout is along route 9 also in Howell, AldI is closed as well.

Uniforms, shoes, Brief cases, school supplies, yom tov shopping, the lists are crossed off and the bank account is emptied, its back to school season. (No word yet on busing hopefully by next week.) Local stores have school supplies on sale for this week, click on the links. Staples ShopriteWalmartGourmet GlattNPGS. Daily Deals 219 2nd street. Toys4u. Amazing Savings. Center of town. Dollar stores etc..

Florham Park, NJ, August 30, 2016 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today expressed concern over anti-Semitic vandalism that has struck parts of Ocean County, NJ, calling it, “an attack on the entire community.”On August 25, spray-painted swastikas and the words “Hail Hitler” were discovered on playground equipment at Yeshiva Ketana. A number of swastikas were also spray-painted onto benches and playground equipment at Echo Lake Park in Howell Township on August 29. “We are deeply concerned over anti-Semitic vandalism that has plagued communities in Lakewood and Howell Township,” said Joshua Cohen, ADL New

OP-EDThe federal court decision in the Yeshiva Naos Yaakov case is a significant victory for religious liberties in general and the Jewish community specifically. We are gratified that U.S. District Judge Freda Wolfson upheld the yeshivah’s contention that the application of zoning regulations by Ocean Township, N.J., was, in fact, a matter of religious discrimination.The township’s claim that its denial of a variance was based on impartial, “neutral ordinances” was rejected by the court. It found, instead, that it was a violation of RLUIPA, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, which prohibits local boards from exploiting zoning laws in such a way as to interfere with freedom of religion.

Why Are Baltimore Weddings Made in Lakewood?From Baltimorejewishlife.comDear Baltimore Friends, amushI know I speak for hundreds if not thousands. We love our friends, neighbors, and families. We want to be at their simchos. But we hate driving three hours each way to Lakewood to get to the simchos. More and more of us are choosing to make Baltimore simchos in Lakewood. Why? I am told it is based on cost. What wedding halls in Lakewood offer cannot be matched by halls in Baltimore. Apparently, the halls offer amazing packages for everything: hall, food, band, video, photographer, etc.-all in one great deal.Here’s the question.

Appeal # 3967 – Congregation Maalos Hatorah, Chestnut Street, Block 1159 and 1159.04
various lots, R-20 zone. Use variance and preliminary and final major
subdivision for the construction of duplex housing units with basement
apartment and synagogue.

HOWELL, NJ — Howell Township police are investigating after a resident found swastikas spray-painted there Monday, police said. The swastikas, at Echo Lake Park on Maxim Southard Road, were reported Monday morning, Detective Sgt. Christian Antunez said. The detective bureau found nine swastikas spray-painted in white near the horseshoe pits on the backboards and benches, he said. The horseshoes area is about 300 feet from the road and parking lot, making the vandalism partially visible but hard to distinguish, he said. There also was random, non-distinct spray painting on the floor of the gazebo, he said.

The bus pass did not arrive yet in the mail this year. Since a new consortium was set up to oversee the mandated busing for the private schools, bus passes have not arrived yet. Boys schools are starting next week and as of now no busing information has been released yet. The consortium is working non stop to prepare and run the busing hopefully it will all be in place when school begins.

Lakewood, NJ – With what was recently hailed as a huge “political miracle,” when a public safety and traffic nightmare was avoided as Governor Chris Christie signed the landmark Lakewood busing bill, a new set of dilemmas has seemingly cropped up.While Lakewood residents breathed a sigh of relief when it was announced that the governor signed an appropriations bill, what was unknown was exactly how this bill would be implemented.

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Staten Island Ferry - Battery State Park either to walk along the water in NY and then return - or go to Governors island - it is a full day adventure. Gov Island ferry right next door to SI ferry under 12 free adults $2. Alpine slides biking and other fun activities.

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Hurricane Gaston way out in the Atlantic may produce waves that could cause dangerous rip currents on the Jersey Shore, according to a forecast by the National weather service. The storm was at Hurricane strength before it was downgraded to tropical storm and now back at Hurricane strength."THERE IS A MODERATE RISK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DANGEROUS RIP

Friday, August 26, 2016

Yesterday, a federal court issued a final order determining that prohibiting Storzer & Associates’ client, Yeshiva Gedola Na’os Yaakov, from operating its religious boarding school for advanced Jewish studies in Ocean Township, N.J. violates federal law.It further required the Township to permit the Yeshiva to operate its educational institution with 80 students at 1515 Logan Road in Ocean Township.This order ends the Yeshiva’s two-year struggle to locate its facility in the Township and vindicates its constitutional rights.

The Levaya of Rav Moshe Cohen zt''l will take place 11 a.m. at Khal Ateres Yeshaya, Led by his son Harav Simcha Bunim shlita. Located at 908 East County Line Road in Lakewood, NJ. The Kevurah will follow at the East 7th Street Bais Hachaim in Lakewood. Heavy Traffic expected in the area, The olam is requested to park along somerset avenue. The Levaya procession will go east on County Line rd from Ateres yeshaya down somerset avenue to the Bais olam.

5:00- What is going on with the Masterplan commitee 15:18- What is Township doing about Zika Virus awareness25:00- why is Township vacating paper streets 1:15:05- Motion to vacate dies will be carried over in new ordnance for next meeting 1:55:00- attorney advises committee men not answer questions addressed by the public regarding Ordnance to Oak street Core. 2:00:00- traffic is a nightmare why is developments are being sold to outsiders from Brooklyn its not giving anyone in yeshiva an opportunity to buy why is the township in the business of helping developers2:07:00- why no public notice about 361 homes being built township eliminates public notices
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News 12 NJ Lakewood police are investigating vandalism on a playground that involves anti-Semitic graffiti. Several swastikas and the phrase “Hail Hitler” were spray-painted all over the playground located on Second Avenue. The playground is often used by a Jewish camp Ahavas Torah. Anyone who might have any information about the incident is asked to call Lakewood police.

Levaya in Brooklyn today 5 PM at Yeshiva Chasan Sofer 1876 50th street.Levaya tomorrow morning in Lakewood 11:00am at Khal Ateres Yeshaya 908 East county Line Kevurah will be in Lakewood 7th street bais OlamMatzav-It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Rav Moshe Cohen zt”l. He was in his 90s. Rav Cohen was a rebbi for many years. He was a son-in-law of Rav Shmuel Ehrenfeld zt”l, the previous Mattersdorfer Rov. Rav Cohen was the patriarch of an outstanding Torah family of marbitzei Torah, including his son, Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen, rov of Khal Ateres Yeshaya in Lakewood and author of noted sifrei halachah.

It is with deep sorrow and regret that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Daniel Lansky, A’H, husband of Elana (Zylberminc) Lansky, father of Coby, Aaron and Gabi Lansky, son of Rabbi & Mrs. Nachum Lansky. Reb Daniel lived in Lakewood for a while and moved back to Baltimore.The levayah will take place today at Levinson’s at 4:00 PM - Kevurah at Agudath Israel Cemetery 6300 Hamilton Ave Rosedale, MD 21237 Shiva will take place at 6529 Pebble Brooke Road Baltimore, MD 21209.Bila HaMaves LaNetzach...

Rav Aaron Rogow Z"L of Lakewood (Rogov) Was niftar today following a bout with yeneh Machla L''A. He was a long time Rosh Chaburah in Bais Medrash Govoha and over the past few month talmidei hayeshiva took on more learning as a zechus. He was 56 years old originally from Chicago. Levaya will take place in BMG Yeshiva Thursday at 12:30 pm 7th street, Lakewood.

Lakewood is close proximity to the Jersey shore but for obvious tznius reasons most beaches are not accessible. However there are some spots one can go to during off peak hours usually on the weekdays or in the evenings.-Island beach state park - has usually just fishing during the week - exit 83 on the parkway. There is a fee to enter but you can find a private stretch.-Mantoloking, drive down Cederbridge all the way go over a bridge Take the road after the bridge to the end you hit rt 35 Make a right at the light the road runs along the beach. To the left there are small side streets you can park for the beach. or you can park on side streets to the right. After 5-6 pm you can enter without a pass -Sandy Hook gateway national recreation area. This park is 45 minutes from Lakewood free entrance on weekdays lots of beaches and during the week you can find lots of empty secluded areas as you go further out. Take rt 36 to the end. Picnic areas available.

2 weeks before school starts there is so far 11 girls that are not in any elementary school in Lakewood. This is on top of the issues with some girls that are also not in high school and some boys that are waiting to get into a cheder. Hopefully there wont be a repeat of previous years with kids waiting at home weeks into the school year. Submitted.

Lakewood, NJ – KoshertodayThe growing number of kosher independent supermarkets in this rapidly expanding community appeared to have at least to some degree the appearance of a Whole Foods store. Stores like Gourmet Glatt and Seasons have an unusually high number of what might be considered “health foods.” Kosher food experts told Kosher Today that many of the new kosher independents appear to blend a Whole Foods look with the mainstream supermarket appearance. Perhaps this trend is a carryover, they say, from the mainstream supermarkets and discount club stores like Costco that are also pecking away at the dominance of Whole Foods whose sales in recent months have been declining. On the kosher front, Whole Foods has significantly increased its kosher shelf space, even forming a partnership with Kayco (the Kedem food group). The trend towards carrying more gluten-free and health foods in general continues to be a big story for kosher, the experts say.

No complaining or honking your horns, the streets can not be quieter than it is now. Are you surprised that you can park your car almost anywhere without driving around looking for a parking spot? If you ever imagined what a well planned thought out properly zoned infrastructure would look like than enjoy these few weeks of bein hazmanim. The bein hazmanim is not just for those who go away but for those that stay behind there is something to enjoy. Lakewood has everything you want for a relaxing vacation. If only we could always have such calm and quiet all year.

A siyum Hamishnayos and Divrei hesped will take place today commemorating the Shloshim of Rav Tzvi Aryeh Z'L ben Rav Nachum Ahron Rackoff shlita. The siyum will take place Today before Shkia at Ateres Yeshaya hall 908 East county line Rd in Lakewood, at 7:15 pm.

Matzav.com Article was also printed in Yated Neeman.Lakewood, NJ – Did your son say he’s visiting a friend on Forest Avenue or Forest Drive? That’s nowhere near as confusing as an emergency responder pondering if the dispatcher said Grand Avenue or Grant Avenue. These are some of the recent street name confusions that have come to light.

The Lakewood Police Department advises you to avoid the downtown area from 11 am and 12 pm due to a large funeral procession. The procession is anticipated to cause significant congestion during that time frame. Please take alternate routes if possible. Thank you.

The State of NJ has said it won’t investigate alleged blockbusting in Jackson due to technical issues, micromedia reports "Council President Robert Nixon updated a packed house at the August 9 Jackson Township Council meeting. “For the time being, the State has deferred an investigation on technical grounds based on their interpretation of the State discrimination law. Our lawyers have been in touch with the federal authorities and their discussions will be continuing,” Nixon said. read more HERE

With many away for summer vacation the local papers all took a well deserved break and did not print the current issues for shabbos. Its a good break for readers too. This week there is no, Shopper, Voice, Masa Umatan. The BP weekly will print weekly in the summer.

The Lakewood Board of Education is seeking applications for a vacancy on the Board of Education. The person filling the vacancy will serve until the Board’s Annual Organization meeting in early January 2017. New Jersey law requires that to be a Board of Education member, a person must: (a) be a citizen and resident of the district and shall have been such for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment; (b) be able to read and write;

Municipal Building - Auditorium. Draft Agenda1. Resolution Of The Township Of Lakewood, County Of Ocean, State Of NewJersey, Accepting The Highest Bid At The Public Auction Held On August 4,2016 For The Sale Of Property Owned By The Township Of Lakewood, KnownAs Block 445 Lot 9, From The Highest Bidder And Authorizing The Mayor ToExecute A Contract Of Sale08-18-16 2

Lakewood Police DepartmentFrom the desk of….Chief of Police Gregory H. MeyerIt is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of 31 year old, Patrolmen Craig Lawson. Officer Lawson, the son of recently retired Chief of Police Robert Lawson, was hired by the Lakewood Police Department in April of 2014. After successfully completing the Ocean County Police Academy, he was assigned to the Patrol Division’s evening shift.

The following statement was issued by the Mayor of Lakewood, NJ:“It is with much sadness I regret to inform you of the sudden passing of Lakewood police officer Craig Lawson, badge number 355. He was the son of our beloved former chief of police and dear friend, Rob Lawson. “Craig was a rising star and he will be sorely missed. The Lawson family asks for the privacy while they grieve, but on behalf of Lakewood Township, I ask of you to have the Lawson family in your hearts and prayers during this trying time."“Menashe P. Miller, mayor of Lakewood” Source:Matzav

With school starting in just a few weeks the Igud hamosdos is moving fast to set up the busing consortium that will oversee all state mandated busing for private schools in Lakewood. Members were chosen for the executive board and they will be voted on by the schools. Since the consortium is replacing all busing duties of the BOE, all logistical operations for private mandated courtesy busing falls under its control. Many questions remain as who will be in charge who will oversee the operation who can parents call etc. The consortium is also responsible for the bidding process. Read article below in last weeks Shopper.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

from LPD site:Chief Meyer:My 19-year old son lost a 4-day old phone in Manasquan late on Saturday night/early Sunday morning. The phone/account technology allowed us to track the phone to Lakewood, specifically corner of Lexington and 4th. I will spare you many of the details, however on Sunday, August 14 at approximately 7PM or so, the Lakewood Police were called and Officer Soriano Badge #352 and Officer Ward Badge #302 responded.

View the proposed improvements for Route 9 HERE 2-Way Left Turn Lane, New Traffic Lights Among Route 9 Proposals from TR to Lakewood

The proposals for the RT 9 corridor were done without any input from the public. The officials do not live in Lakewood nor do they understand the traffic nightmare it will cause. Officials promised there would be a meeting in July. Its now mid August and no date set for the Lakewood meeting. The proposal calls to make Hurley avenue a one way street going East to Cedarbridge. The only wat to get to Central avenue from Cedarbridge is to reroute all the traffic to rt 88 and back around on Rt 9. This will be a disaster.

The government gave Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood just three stars. This was greatly based on the fact that emergency department patients who are admitted to Monmouth wait on average 205 minutes before leaving for their room, longer than the state and national average.Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune similarly got three stars from the government, which found that the MRSA bloodstream infections incurred by its patients were worse than the national benchmark. Moreover, the hospital’s emergency department patients spend a median of 200 minutes before leaving for home, a rate that is higher than the state and national averages.

Lakewood, NJ - Aug. 16, 2016 - We regret to inform you of the petirah of Yosef Sholom (ben R’ Shaya and Baila) Feldheim Z”L, a three-year-old boy niftar following an illness R’ Shaya an alumnus of Yeshiva Yesodei HaTorah is a son of Reb Tzvi Mordechai, Rosh Mesivta in Denver, and Mrs. Feldheim is a daughter of Reb Naftoli & Helen Hexter. Rabbi Hexter is a Menahel at Bais Yaakov of Baltimore. The Kevurah will be taking place at the 7th Street Bais Olam at 2PM.Baruch Dayan Ha’emes. (LINK)

A Israeli Panini bar opened today in Lakewood. Under the Hashgocha of the KCL "Mentoast" טוסט נקניק is a panini bar with meats. The store is located at the Singin gas station corner Hurley and Cedarbridge avenues. Previous location of chickie's and Mediterranean food. Wishing much Hatzlocha to the owners. for info call 732-731-9498 follow on instagram

NJ.com LAKEWOOD — A fugitive who was one of the top 12 most wanted criminals in Puerto Rico was arrested in Lakewood on Wednesday, authorities announced on Friday. Members of the New York and New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force in Trenton arrested Ezequiel Manners at a warehouse in Lakewood, according to a news release from the U.S. Marshal's Office.Manners was an employee at the warehouse where he worked under a fake name, authorities said. He was wanted by authorities in Puerto Rico for first-degree homicide and weapons charges.

Schools are off for 6 weeks already, but for the youngeleit of Lakewood summer vacation begins today as they rest up before resuming for Elul Zman. During these weeks one experiences a feeling of what it used to or should be like. With thousands leaving for summer vacation parking spots are easy to find, lines in stores are shorter, less traffic on the streets and there's a feeling of a calm and peace. This is what it feels like in out of town places on a daily basis. Enjoy it for now before the school season begins and the busing fiasco may take a while to straighten itself out.

Is the Donald going to visit Israel? Donald appointed Lakewood resident DR. Roberts to the Israel advisory committee. ABC- The Republican Party has launched its first ever election campaign in Israel, trying to convince skeptical American-Israeli dual citizens to cast their votes for Donald Trump. GOP activists were campaigning on Monday in Israeli cities with a high concentration of Americans, such as Jerusalem, Modiin and Raanana, handing out stickers and buttons with the slogan "Trump — in Israel's interest" in Hebrew and English.

Sunday, August 14, 2016

It was merely a half hour after Chatzos on Tish B'Av day. We just got off the floor over mourning the churban and the editors over at VIN went right back to work. A story painting Lakewood in a bad light that has absolutely no relevance even "LToeles" was so important it had to be posted smack in middle of the day on Tisha Bav. Of course the title had to indicate "Lakewood man" and If the story was not enough they had to post an accompanying picture from 5 years ago to sensationalize a story that makes Lakewood look bad. Shame on VIN

HAVDALAH on Motzei Tisha B'av Nidcha Fast is over 8:38 according to Rav Moshe Feinstein. 50 minutes is at 8:45On Motzei Tisha B’Av Nidcheh, (Sunday night this year) one makes havdala and is permissible to drink the cup of wine or grape juice. We do not make a bracha on besamim or a Ner. We only make a borei pri Hagafen and say the bracha of Hamavdil. The minhag is not to eat meat or drink wine until Monday morning. However laundry and haircuts are permitted right away after the fast on Sunday night. To hear music its brought down to wait until the morning as well.

Halachos of Tisha B'av 5776 on Shabbos and Erev Shabbos Chazon, Motzei Tisha Ba'v Havdalah.EREV SHABBOS CHAZON 5776- 2016(Based partially on Rabbi Felder Sefer)This year 5776 Tisha Bav is a Nidcha since it falls out on Shabbos. The fast will be on Sunday. Erev Shabbos Chazon one may cut their Nails for Shabbos since it is not shavua shechal bo.One may polish their shoes only with liquid polish.Showering is a machlokes if you are allowed kol gufo the minhag is to be meikel but to use warm water.

Trump closes up NJ office is he giving up on NJ?-From a FB post:"We are in Lakewood New Jersey which is really cool it's a Hasidic Jews neighborhood and all you see is Jewish people walking around as in they have the hamacas on their heads and they have the beards. Not putting them down it's just pretty cool looking. Never seen real Jews before."

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Due to the expected backlog of appointments on Motzei Tisha B'av some Friday night Mikvaos will also be open Sunday night Motzei Tisha Bav in addition to the regular Lakewood Mikvaos. If you live in a development inquire within.

Motzei Shabbos the night of Tisha B'Av in shuls across Lakewood there will be gatherings focusing on the "shidduch crisis" to join in sharing the pain of singles who can't find a shidduch. Signs posted said these initiatives are under the guidance of Rav Shmuel kaminetzky and the Viznitz dayan of Lakewood. It reads "there were never yomim tovim as TU B'Av when Jewish girls would find a zivug. Unfortunately they Are now in a Crisis As the mashgiach Rav Mattisyahu Solomon Quoted the Posuk in Eicha "Besoloiseha Nugois vehi Mar lah".

Crying over the churban Bais Hamikdash helps us feel the Tzaar hashechina. The shechina cries for those in pain, but over time we are numbed and forget that Hashem wants us to cry along and beseech his mercy. Asifos will all take place at 10:40 pm (Ezras Noshim will be open in all locations).1. Ateres Yeshaya, Speaking, Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen, Rav Yitzchok Basser.2. Khal Zichron Pinchos, New England village, speaking Rav Aaron Zuckerman.3. B"M Zichron Yoel 1014 Lawrence, speaking Rav Leib Gruber, Rav Yankel Berman. Additional gatherings will take

Lakewood Fire district taxes went up this year from .058 to .070Minutes of meetings not posted since Feburary 20162:34:30 fire prevention material distributed to Lakewood residents2:50:00 Fire helmets for kids at 53 cents a piece

Mid August parking lots in all yeshiva buildings of Lakewood are full as the kol haTorah reverberates with thousands of talmidim and bnei hayeshiva going strong in all botei midrashim. The summer zman will conclude tomorrow erev shabbos chazon erev Tisa B'av.

-Asbury Park Press ‏POLL question: Do you agree with public funds being used for busing at Lakewood's private schools? No such poll asking for mandated private busing for any other town in NJ why single out Lakewood. No such poll asking if public school students should receive courtesy busing as is the law across NJ.

-Cory Booker finishing 7 day 21 county #JerseyRoadTrip stops by Bell-works building in Holmdel in attendance Lakewood residents and askanim, Why did he not stop by his favorite town Lakewood?

A fund raising Meeting was hosted by Mr. Rubin Schron regarding the need to build schools for the chinuch of the thousands of children whose families have recently emigrated from France to Eretz Yisrael. The driving force behind it is the kalover Rebbe shlita the Rebbe, suffers R"L from a severe form of ALS and primarily communicates with his eyes via a special computer program. In attendance is the Lakewood RY and other Lakewood residents.

Recently Urgent care centers have popped up around Lakewood. Mostly since Obamacare took off requirements of only going to your primary doctor. Additionally, its not easy getting a appointment in Lakewood with a Doctor or pediatrician right away. Many practices now have full time PA's who see lots of the patients. Urgent care does not replace your primary care physician. An urgent care center is a convenient option when someone's regular physician is on vacation or unable to offer a timely appointment. Or, when illness strikes outside of regular office hours, urgent care offers an alternative to waiting for hours in a hospital Emergency Room. One thing to factor in, is the information from your visit to an urgent care center may not be shared with your primary care doctor if they are not affiliated.

Start drinking water today, The forecast over the weekend will be very hot and even more humid with steamy weather The combination of heat, high humidity, sunshine and other conditions will push Temperatures above 100 F in much of the Northeast during the weekend. Sunday weather in Lakewood will be a high of 92 and reel feel of 109! If you start drinking and hydrating on shabbos it will all evaporate, the way to stay hydrated is to start drinking a few days in advance.